Monthly Festival Calendar

April 2028

Browse festival dates for April 2028 day by day.

Saturday

01 April 2028

Lunar

Skanda Shasti
स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.

Lunar

Yamuna Chhath
यमुना छठ

Yamuna Chhath is dedicated to the worship of the Yamuna River, where devotees take holy dips and perform rituals along the riverbanks to seek blessings for health, prosperity, and the removal of sins.

Sunday

02 April 2028

Lunar

Caitra Navapada Oli Begins
चैत्र नवपद ओली प्रारंभ

Caitra Navapada Oli Begins, observed by Jains, marks the start of a nine-day period of fasting, penance, and meditation aimed at spiritual purification and the attainment of inner peace.

Monday

03 April 2028

Lunar

Masik DurgAshtami
मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी

Masik Durgashtami is the monthly observance of Durga Ashtami, where devotees fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Durga, invoking her blessings for strength, protection, and the removal of negativity.

Tuesday

04 April 2028

Lunar

Rama Navami
राम नवमी

Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, with devotees fasting, chanting hymns, and participating in processions and dramatic reenactments of the Ramayana to honor his virtues and legacy.

Lunar

Swaminarayan Jayanti
स्वामिनारायण जयंती

Swaminarayan Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Swaminarayan, the founder of the Swaminarayan sect, observed with devotional activities, spiritual discourses, and offerings in temples dedicated to him.

Lunar

Tara Jayanti
तारा जयंती

Tara Jayanti is a day dedicated to Goddess Tara, a Tantric form of the divine feminine known for her compassion and power, with devotees performing special pujas and chanting mantras to seek her blessings for protection and wisdom.

Thursday

06 April 2028

Lunar

Vamana Dvadasi
वामन द्वादशी

Vamana Dvadasi is dedicated to Lord Vamana, an avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped on this day for protection and spiritual upliftment, with devotees fasting and performing prayers to honor his benevolence.

Friday

07 April 2028

Lunar

Mahavir Swami Jayanti
महावीर स्वामी जयंती

Mahavir Swami Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism, observed with processions, prayers, and teachings that emphasize non-violence, truth, and asceticism.

Lunar

Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.

Saturday

08 April 2028

Lunar

Anvadhan
अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking blessings for abundance.

Solar

Panguni Uthiram
पंगुनी उथिरम

Panguni Uthiram, a significant Tamil festival, celebrates divine marriages like that of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, marked by grand temple processions and vows taken by devotees seeking marital harmony.

Sunday

09 April 2028

Lunar

Caitra Navapada Oli Ends
चैत्र नवपद ओली समाप्त

Caitra Navapada Oli Ends marks the conclusion of the nine-day Jain spiritual period of fasting and meditation, where followers focus on purifying their souls through penance and seeking forgiveness.

Lunar

Caitra Navratri
चैत्र नवरात्रि

Caitra Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, where devotees observe fasting, perform rituals, and worship different forms of the goddess to seek her blessings for strength and protection.

Lunar

Hanuman Janmotsava
हनुमान जन्मोत्सव

Hanuman Janmotsava is a special celebration of Hanuman’s birth, observed with devotional singing, prayers, and acts of charity, particularly in North India, where Hanuman’s qualities of loyalty and bravery are honored.

Lunar

Hanuman Jayanti
हनुमान जयंती

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted follower of Lord Rama, with devotees fasting, reciting Hanuman Chalisa, and visiting temples to seek his strength, courage, and protection.

Lunar

Ishti
इष्टि

Ishti is a Vedic ritual in which yajnas (sacrifices) are performed with offerings to the gods, aimed at fulfilling desires or seeking divine blessings for prosperity and well-being.

Lunar

Masik Purnima
मासिक पूर्णिमा

Masik Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with fasting, worship, and bathing in holy rivers to gain divine blessings and cleanse sins.

Lunar

Masik Purnima Vrat
मासिक पूर्णिमा व्रत

Masik Purnima Vrat is observed on every full moon day, where devotees fast, perform rituals, and offer prayers to the moon and various deities for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Lunar

Swarochisha Manvadi
स्वरोचिष मन्वादि

Swarochisha Manvadi marks the beginning of the reign of Swarochisha Manu, the second Manu in Hindu cosmology, a day of reverence for the ancient time cycles and cosmic order.

Thursday

13 April 2028

Lunar

Sankatahara Chaturthi
संकटहर चतुर्थी

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and seek his blessings for success and prosperity, with special prayers and offerings made to the deity.

Lunar

Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi
विकट संकष्टी चतुर्थी

Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting and prayers to remove obstacles and bring prosperity, with devotees breaking their fast after sighting the moon.

Friday

14 April 2028

Gregorian

Ambedkar Jayanti
अंबेडकर जयंती

Ambedkar Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of social justice, observed with tributes, lectures, and events promoting equality and empowerment.

Baisakhi
बैसाखी

Baisakhi, or Vaisakhi, is a Punjabi harvest festival celebrated with prayers, music, and dance. It marks the Sikh New Year and the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh.

Puthandu
पुथंडु

Puthandu, or Tamil New Year, is celebrated with prayers, feasts, and cultural events. It marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar and is considered an auspicious time for new beginnings.

Monday

17 April 2028

Lunar

KalAshtami
कालाष्टमी

KalAshtami is observed on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha every month, devoted to Lord Bhairava, where devotees fast throughout the day, perform special poojas, and seek protection from negativity.

Lunar

Masik Krishna JanmAshtami
मासिक कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी

Masik Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami, with devotees observing fasts, reciting devotional songs, performing midnight prayers, and breaking the fast after offering special prasad to the deity.

Lunar

Varshitapa Arambha
वर्षिताप आरम्भ

Varshitapa Arambha marks the beginning of the year-long penance observed by Jains, particularly dedicated to Lord Rishabhanatha, where followers engage in fasting and prayers for spiritual growth and purification.

Thursday

20 April 2028

Lunar

Vallabhacharya Jayanti
वल्लभाचार्य जयंती

Vallabhacharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of the Vaishnava saint Vallabhacharya, founder of the Pushti Marg sect, with followers engaging in devotional singing, discourses, and temple rituals in his honor.

Lunar

Varuthini Ekadasi
वरुथिनी एकादशी

Varuthini Ekadasi is a fasting day observed for seeking protection from misfortunes and bad karma, with devotees worshipping Lord Vishnu and observing strict rituals to gain spiritual benefits and prosperity.

Friday

21 April 2028

Lunar

Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.

Saturday

22 April 2028

Gregorian

Earth Day
पृथ्वी दिवस

Earth Day is a global event that promotes environmental awareness and conservation, with activities focused on protecting the planet, such as tree planting, recycling, and raising awareness about climate change.

Lunar

Masik Shivaratri
मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers and water to Lord Shiva for inner strength and spiritual growth.

Lunar

Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत

Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights, dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees fast, perform Shiva abhishekam (bathing the deity), and chant mantras for blessings and well-being.

Sunday

23 April 2028

Lunar

Anvadhan
अन्वाधान

Anvadhan refers to the ritual of replenishing or dedicating food and offerings to the deities, particularly after observing fasts or other rituals, seeking blessings for abundance.

Lunar

Masik Shivaratri
मासिक शिवरात्रि

Masik Shivaratri is a monthly observance on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, with devotees fasting, staying awake through the night, and offering prayers and water to Lord Shiva for inner strength and spiritual growth.

Monday

24 April 2028

Lunar

Darsha Amavasya
दर्श अमावस्या

Darsha Amavasya is the new moon day observed with rituals for ancestors, including tarpan (offering water) and pitru shraddha to ensure peace for departed souls.

Lunar

Ishti
इष्टि

Ishti refers to a Vedic ritual offering where devotees perform yajnas (sacrificial offerings) to please the gods and seek prosperity, health, and fulfillment of specific desires.

Lunar

Masik Amavasya
मासिक अमावस्या

Masik Amavasya, observed on every new moon day, is a time for performing pitru tarpan and shraddha rites, as well as meditating and fasting to remove negative energies and seek peace for ancestors' souls.

Tuesday

25 April 2028

Lunar

Chandra Darshana
चंद्र दर्शन

Chandra Darshana is the observance of sighting the moon for the first time after the new moon, where devotees offer prayers to the moon god for mental peace and emotional balance.

Lunar

Vaisakha Begins *South
वैशाख प्रारंभ

Vaisakha Begins *South marks the start of the month of Vaisakha in southern India, a time of agricultural significance and religious observances dedicated to Lord Vishnu, celebrated with prayers and rituals.

Thursday

27 April 2028

Lunar

Akshaya Tritiya
अक्षय तृतीया

Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, celebrated with rituals of wealth and prosperity, including buying gold, starting new ventures, and making charitable donations for lasting success and good fortune.

Solar

Masik Karthigai
मासिक कार्तिगई

Masik Karthigai is a monthly festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, observed with the lighting of lamps and special prayers to remove darkness and obstacles from one’s life.

Lunar

Matangi Jayanti
मतंगी जयंती

Matangi Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Matangi, the Tantric form of Saraswati, celebrated with rituals and prayers seeking knowledge, creativity, and spiritual wisdom, especially among practitioners of Tantric worship.

Lunar

Parashurama Jayanti
परशुराम जयंती

Parashurama Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, observed with prayers, fasting, and offerings to seek his blessings for strength, righteousness, and the protection of dharma.

Lunar

Treta Yuga
त्रेतायुग

Treta Yuga marks the beginning of the second of the four Yugas (epochs) in Hindu cosmology, when Lord Rama lived, symbolizing an age of righteousness and dharma, commemorated through reflections on the Ramayana and other sacred texts.

Lunar

Varshitapa Parana
वर्षितप पराण

Varshitapa Parana marks the conclusion of the year-long Jain penance known as Varshitapa, with devotees breaking their fast after offering prayers and completing intense spiritual practices for purification and merit.

Friday

28 April 2028

Lunar

Masik Chaturthi
मासिक चतुर्थी

Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting, reciting Ganesha mantras, offering modaks and flowers, and seeking his blessings for wisdom and the removal of obstacles.

Solar

Rohini Vrat
रोहिणी व्रत

Rohini Vrat is a fasting ritual observed by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, performed on the day when the Rohini Nakshatra is in effect, and it includes prayers to Lord Krishna and offerings of food.

Saturday

29 April 2028

Lunar

Shankaracharya Jayanti
शंकराचार्य जयंती

Shankaracharya Jayanti celebrates the birth of Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and proponent of Advaita Vedanta, observed with readings of his works and prayers at temples and spiritual institutions dedicated to him.

Lunar

Surdas Jayanti
सूरदास जयंती

Surdas Jayanti honors the birth of the blind saint and poet Surdas, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna, with recitations of his poems and kirtans (devotional songs) held in temples and cultural events.

Sunday

30 April 2028

Solar

Ramanuja Jayanti
रामानुज जयंती

Ramanuja Jayanti celebrates the birth of the great Vaishnava saint and philosopher Ramanuja, whose teachings on qualified non-dualism are observed through prayers and discourses in Vaishnavite temples.

Lunar

Skanda Shasti
स्कंद शष्ठी

Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.

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